Events in May 2012
May 2 Financing Nuclear Projects
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
AT&T Conference Center
Energy Management and Innovation Center
512-232-7077
www.mccombs.utexas.edu/Centers/EMIC.aspx
5pm-6pm: Nuclear Plants Financing Panel. 6pm-7pm: Networking Reception Panelists include Dale Klein, an Associate Director of UT’s Energy Institute and formerly the Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and Brant Meleski, Managing Director of Bank of America Merrill Lynch. The panel discussion and reception will be open to UT faculty, students and the public.
May 3 Hispanic Organizations - Cinco de Mayo Celebration
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
http://austincincodemayo2012.eventbrite.com/
Austin Hispanic Organizations Celebrate 2nd Annual CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION The Rooftop at Speakeasy 412 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701. Door prizes will be provided. Bring plenty of business cards. You won’t want to miss this event! Tequila drink specials by Tequila El Viejo Luis There is no cost to attend. Not a member of a Hispanic Organization? This is your opportunity to learn more about the great impact these organizations bring to the Austin community!
May 3 Roger Waters The Wall Live
8:00 PM
1701 Red River Street
512-477-6060
uterwincenter.com/applause/2012/may/roger-waters
Roger Waters, the co-founder and principal songwriter of the archetypal progressive band Pink Floyd, will bring his historic production of “The Wall” to the Frank Erwin Center May 3! His aural and visual masterpiece of alienation and transformation will be performed in its entirety featuring a full band and state-of-the-art production. “The Wall” remains one of the most influential albums in the history of recorded music, resonating with multiple generations of music fans.
May 3 Theology on Tap at B.D. Riley\\\'s
6:30 PM
amy.m@stdave.org
www.stdave.org
St. David’s Episcopal Church will host its monthly Theology on Tap on May 3 at B.D. Riley’s at 6:30 p.m. Join us to discuss real faith in the real world! Contact Amy Moehnke at amy.m@stdave.org for more details.
May 3 The Ups & Downs of a 2nd Location: A Business Expansion Workshop
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Green Pastures, W Live Oak, Austin,TX 78704
Cassidy Villegan
512-974-7800
www.AustinSmallBiz.com
CONSIDERING EXPANDING YOUR BUSINESS? Then join us at this unique learning event. The Small Business Development Program has assembled a panel of successful business owners who are ready to share their experiences with you. Our speakers include: Alyssa Bayer of milk + honey Spa, Bobby Delmonico of Groovy Automotive and Groovy Lube, and Shawn Cirkiel, restaurant owner of parkside, Olive and June, and the backspace. These entrepreneurs have all successfully expanded their businesses to multiple sites and are ready to share their lessons learned.
May 3-May 31 Russell Collection Hosts Spanish Masters
10:00 AM
1137 West 6th Street, Austin, TX 78732
DarleneFiske
512-478-4440
www.russell-collection.com
Russell Collection Fine Art Gallery Hosts A Trio of Spanish Masters. Featuring Ramon Vilanova, Maria Dolores Rubio and Joseph Domènech Russell Collection Fine Art Gallery, the premier visual arts gallery in central Texas, will exhibit three contemporary master artists from Spain May 3 – 31, 2012. Lisa Russell’s prestigious gallery will feature these international artists as part of her commitment to offer clients, patrons and Austinites alike a continually growing and changing collection of world-renowned artwork. WHEN: An opening reception will take place Friday, May 4, 2012 from 6- 9 p.m. Ramon Vilanova and Joseph Domènech will be in attendance. The exhibit runs from May 3 - 31, 2012. Opening reception is open to the public. All art will be available for purchase. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
May 4 First Friday Labyrinth Walk
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Sally Miller, 891-0392
www.stdave.org
Voted “Best Downtown Place to Feel the Spirit”, the St. David’s Labyrinth, 301 East 8th St., will have a First Friday Labyrinth Walk on May 4 from 6-8:30 p.m. Walking a labyrinth is a form of prayer or meditation dating to at least the 4th century in the Christian tradition. We will provide candles and music, and facilitators will be available to assist those who are new to labyrinths. For more info, contact Sally Miller, 891-0392. Free parking in the St. David’s garage.
May 4-May 5 Conspirare with the Austin Symphony
8:00 PM - 8:00 PM
701 West Riverside Drive Austin, TX 78704-1269
(512) 476-6064
(512) 476-6064
http://www.austinsymphony.org/events
“Elegant and provocative. Virtuosic singing.” – The Houston Chronicle
Friday, May 4, 2012
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Michael & Susan Dell Hall, 8:00 p.m.
May 4-May 5 Ears, Eyes + Feet
8:00 PM - 8:00 PM
B. Iden Payne Theatre (300 East 23rd Street, 78712)
Cassie Gholston (512-232-5301)
512-471-5793
www.finearts.utexas.edu/tad
Collaborative works by composers, choreographers, and video artists from The University of Texas at Austin. Free Admission
May 4-May 5 Worthy Constituents
9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
315 Congress Avenue
bebebobov@sbcglobal.net
512.473.2279
www.elephantroom.com
Worthy Constituents Alex Coke & Rich Harney Pat Harris (bass)& Masumi Jones (drums) make Friday night just right. An evening of originals, standards and real, jazz satisfaction.
May 4-May 5 Worthy Constituents
9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
315 Congress Avenue
bebebobov@sbcglobal.net
512.473.2279
www.elephantroom.com
Worthy Constituents Alex Coke & Rich Harney Pat Harris (bass) & Masumi Jones (drums) make Friday night just right. An evening of originals, standards and real, jazz satisfaction.
May 5 J. BLACK\\\'S Hats & Horses
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
J. Black\\\'s Feel Good Lounge 710 B West 6th Street
Ellie Little
512-694-5938
www.facebook.com/events/214000538714219/
It\\\'s time for big hats, mint juleps, and to watch horses run for the roses! It\\\'s the 138th Kentucky Derby and J. BLACK\\\'S is ready to celebrate. Listen to the lively sounds of Aunt Ruby\\\'s Sweet Jazz Babies on the patio while you sip Mint Juleps and enjoy the Famous Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich. Be sure to dress to impress and sport a fabulous hat. Hat contest promptly at 5pm, top three winners will receive great prizes and do not miss out on the photo booth to capture the moment and do not forget to partake in the raffle, you could win big! Feel Good. Now.
May 5 Bike In Book Swap @ Twin Oaks Branch of the Austin Public Library
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1800 S. 5th St
Kanya Lyons
512-974-7400
library.austintexas.gov
Kick off Bike Month at the third annual Bike In Book Swap on Saturday, May 5 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at the Twin Oaks Branch, 1800 S. 5th St. We will have free bike tune-ups, courtesy of Bicycle Sports Shop, bicycle maintenance classes courtesy of the Yellow Bike Project (with free patch kits and tire levers for everyone who attends), a pannier-making class, bicycle registration with APD, a Kid\\\'s Kup Bike Rodeo put on by Bike Texas, free City of Austin Bike Route Maps from the Public Works Department, all kinds of bike themed crafts ranging from sewing projects for adults to bicycle pennants for kids and custom, handmade reflectors for all ages, a Flatland BMX demo put on by the pros from OG Flatland Stunt Team, and our City\\\'s famous \\\"take a book, leave a book\\\" style book swap. Bring the kids, bring your books, ride your bike and have some fun!
May 5 PORTFOLIO 2012: Closing
10:00 AM - 5:00 AM
300 East 23rd Street 78712
Cassie Gholston (512-232-5301)
512-471-5793
www.finearts.utexas.edu/events/detail.cfm?calset=tad&id=4152
The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance presents PORTFOLIO, an exciting exhibition celebrating the work of emerging artists in costume design, lighting design, scenery, media, and technology.
May 5 Univision Presents The 4th Annual La Condesa Cinco de Mayo Downtown Block Party
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
400 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701
512-499-0300
www.lacondesaaustin.com
To celebrate the rich heritage and culture of Mexico, La Condesa will produce the 4th Annual Cinco de Mayo Downtown Block Party. The fiesta will cover the entire block of West 2nd Street between Guadalupe and San Antonio, and feature an array of food and beverages provided by La Condesa and Malaga. The free event is open to all ages and is expected to draw a crowd of more than 7,000 people. Bombasta, La Guerrilla, Mariachi Tamazula, Charanga Cakewalk, Este Vato, Ocote Soul Sounds (DJ set) and Deejay Honeycomb will entertain block party attendees throughout the day. La Condesa will serve their popular Mexican street food including grilled Mexican street corn, grilled chorizo sandwiches and a selection of tacos. Adults can cool off with a beverage from event sponsors Cazadores Tequila, Dos XX and Tecate. There will also be an after party open to the public at Malverde featuring additional DJ sets by DJ Chicken George & Ocote Soul Sounds from 10pm - 2am. This neighborhood party is ideal for the whole family, with ample activities to enjoy.
May 5 Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers with special guest Regina Spektor
7:30 PM - 11:30 PM
1701 Red River St. Austin, TX 78701
Frank Erwin Center
(512) 477-6060
uterwincenter.com/events/2012/may/tom-petty
Legendary rock group Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers with special guest Regina Spektor will make their only stop in Texas to perform at the Frank Erwin Center Saturday, May 5! Formed in 1976, the band has since earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and won numerous awards. The concert will be the first in almost 10 years at the Frank Erwin Center, when the classic rockers toured in support of their album “The Last DJ.”
May 5-May 6 WAHL® MOBILE BARBERSHOP BUZZING THROUGH OLD PECAN STREET FESTIVAL LOOKING FOR THE MAN OF AUSTIN
Downtown East 6th St. & Neches, Austin, TX 78701
www.wahlnation.com/
The 7th annual Wahl Face the Day Tour is kicking off at the Old Pecan Street Festival, where guys can get their creative juices flowing with art, live music, great food — and free facial hair trims at Wahl’s 30-foot mobile barbershop. Master Barbers will be equipped with the latest grooming tools from Wahl, ready to help guys put their best face forward. The Wahl team will also be on the lookout for the best facial hair in Austin. This finely groomed individual will win the Wahl Man of Austin title, $500 prize and compete with other finalists across the country for the coveted 2012 Wahl Man of the Year title and an additional $1,000. Complete information about the tour and contest can be found at www.wahlnation.com. Saturday, May 5, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday, May 6, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
May 5-May 6 Pecan Street Festival
6th Street, Austin, TX
512.485.3190
www.oldpecanstreetfestival.com
- Celebrating 34 Years! The Pecan Street Festival is a free, bi-annual juried arts and crafts festival held on 6th Street in Austin, Texas. The show features artisans from all over the United States who display and sell homemade art and craftwork. A FREE, family event, the Pecan Street Festival is an Austin Tradition. The oldest and largest art festival in Central Texas, attracting over 300,000 people per event and generating $43 million in economic impact.
May 6 Merlin Works Intro to improv (free!)
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2803 Manor Rd
classes@merlin-works.com
5126573005
merlin-works.com/labs-mixers-and-free-classes/
Want to test the water before you decide to take the plunge? At this free class you’ll get a sample of our style as we play fun, fast paced games. This class is for those who want to learn how to think faster on their feet, be more spontaneous and in the moment, reconnect with their creativity, be more confident speaking in public and just have more fun! Cost: FREE Instructor: Shana Merlin If you enroll for a Merlin Works class during the Free Intro on site at Salvage Vanguard Theater, you get a $25 discount for the class you enroll in! See your instructor for registration.
May 6 Lemonade Day Austin
All Austin neighborhoods
Leigh Christie, Director
austin.lemonadeday.org
NEW GENERATION OF ENTREPRENEURS WANTED FOR LEMONADE DAY AUSTIN! WHAT Lemonade Day Austin is a fun, free, event where kids get to make and keep the money that they earn while learning first-hand about business and entrepreneurship. More than 13,000 kids are expected to participate this year! WHERE Register online at http://austin.lemonadeday.org/ or at an upcoming local family event (listed on website) to pick up a free backpack filled with the resources needed to participate in Lemonade Day! WHEN Sunday, May 6, 2012 is Lemonade Day in Austin, it happens in every neighborhood in the city! Lemonade Day also happens in 31 cities across the U.S. and Canada! Check out http://austin.lemonadeday.org/ to register for free! WHY By setting up and operating their own business, kids experience success and learn valuable lessons about how businesses operate. They’ll also learn about the value of saving and investing money, and giving back to the community. Lemonade Day empowers youth to take ownership of their lives and become productive members of society – the business leaders, social advocates, volunteers, and forward thinking citizens of tomorrow. INFO http://austin.lemonadeday.org/ Contact: Leigh Christie lfchristie@gmail.com 512-289-9831
May 9-May 12 What Is a Marketing Plan and Why Your Business Needs One
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Entrepreneur Center of Austin, 4029 S Capital of TX Hwy Ste 110, Austin, TX 78704
Cassidy Villegan
512-974-7800
www.AustinSmallBiz.com
Developing a thorough marketing plan for a small business startup or expansion is vital to the success of any business. Once complete, a marketing plan becomes a work in progress and can help give your business a significant competitive edge. The purpose of this class is to provide the tools necessary for any small business to compete successfully in today\\\'s challenging business environment. This course will teach you how to look at the economic, sociological and financial factors which influence the consumer decision-making process and how to forecast industry trends to meet consumer demands. This class is taught by a University of Texas Adjunct Instructor and counts toward the 6 course requirement needed to earn your Small Business Success Skills Certification. Fee: $35 includes light breakfast For Information: 512-974-7800 To Register: 512-974-7800
May 10 One Word At A Time: Austin Speech Labs
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Four Seasons Hotel, 98 San Jacinto, Austin TX
Shilpa Shamapant
512-992-0575
www.austinspeechlabs.org
Austin Speech Labs is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to helping stroke survivors regain their speech and language skills. We are hosting our third annual event with senator Kirk Watson as our guest speaker. May is the national stroke awareness month and Austin Speech Labs hopes to educate our community about stroke and celebrate and honor the success of stroke survivors in our community. If you would like to attend the event please call 512-992-0575 to purchase tickets.
May 10 Bomb Squad @ Dizzy Rooster
8:30 PM
306 East 6th Street Austin, TX 78701
(512) 236-1667
www.dizzyrooster.com/
The Bomb Squad will be rockin the house over at the Dizzy Rooster May 10th.
May 10 Rockhard ATX @ Thirsty Nickel
8:30 PM
325 East 6th Street Austin, TX 78701
(512) 473-8891
www.thirstynickel.com/
Rockhard will be rockin the house over at the Thirsty Nickel May 10th.
May 10 EM Cravens Live @ Blind Pig Pub
8:30 PM
317 East 6th Street Austin, TX 78701
(512) 472-0809
www.theblindpigpub.com/
EM Cravens Live will be rockin the house over at the Blind Pig Pub May 10th.
May 10 AUSTINITES GEAR UP TO COMPETE FOR THE COVETED AUSTIN CHRONICLE SPELLING BEE
4:30 PM
Threadgill’s World Headquarters – 301 W. Riverside Dr.
Kanya Lyons
512-974-7400
library.austintexas.gov
Join Local “Spellers”, The Austin Chronicle and Threadgill\\\'s on May 10 for the 10th Annual Austin Chronicle Spelling Bee and Help Raise Money for the Austin Public Library. On Thursday, May 10, the Spelling Bee will take place at Threadgill\\\'s World Headquarters and begin with all contestants taking a spelling test. Those spellers that place in the Top 50 will be asked to take another test in hopes of making it to the final stage and competing in the official Spelling Bee! It costs only $3 to enter, and all proceeds benefit the Austin Public Library. This year\\\'s proceeds will go toward building the downloadable book collection, so every dollar counts towards this exciting new collection at the Austin Public Library. Timeline: Registration open from 4:30pm to 6:00pm FIRST Spelling Test distributed approximately 6:15pm SECOND Spelling Test distributed at 7pm FINALS at 7:30pm
May 11 Tish & MizzBeHavin Band @ Dizzy Rooster
8:30 PM
306 East 6th Street Austin, TX 78701
(512) 236-1667
www.dizzyrooster.com/
Tish & MizzBeHavin will be rockin the house over at the Dizzy Rooster May 10th.
May 11 Richie J Bone @ Chuggin Monkey
8:30 PM
219 East 6th Street Austin, TX 78701
(512) 476-5015
www.thechugginmonkey.com/
Richie J Bone will be rockin the house over at the Chuggin Monkey May 11th. Don\\\'t miss it!!
May 11 Aaron Navarro Band @ Thirsty Nickel
8:30 PM
325 East 6th Street Austin, TX 78701
(512) 473-8891
www.thirstynickel.com/
Aaron Navarro Band will be rockin the house over at the Thirsty Nickel May 11th.
May 11 Nothing Left @ Blind Pig Pub
8:30 PM
317 East 6th Street Austin, TX 78701
(512) 472-0809
www.theblindpigpub.com/
Nothing Left will be rockin the house over at the Blind Pig Pub May 11th.
May 11 Sean Evans @ Maggie Maes
6:30 PM
323 East 6th Street Austin, TX 78701
(512) 478-8541
www.maggiemaesaustin.com/site/
Sean Evans will be rockin the house over at the Maggie Maes May 11th.
May 11 Vanishing Kings @ Maggie Maes
8:00 PM
323 East 6th Street Austin, TX 78701
(512) 478-8541
www.maggiemaesaustin.com/site/
Vanishing Kings will be rockin the house over at the Maggie Maes May 11th.
May 11-May 12 The Followthrough \\
8:30 PM - 2:00 AM
2015 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741
www.thefollowthrough.com
thebeautyballroom.ticketfly.com/event/112237/?utm_source=fb1&utm_medium=shr
The time has come to celebrate the completion of The Followthrough\\\'s album \\\"The Letter Kills\\\"! We would love for you, your friends, and everyone you know to be a part of it! Join us on May 11, 2012 at Austin\\\'s The Beauty Ballroom. http://thebeautybar.com/austin/ TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE THROUGH TICKETFLY: http://thebeautyballroom.ticketfly.com/event/112237/?utm_source=fb1&utm_medium=shr With special guests Dark Summer Dawn, The Riot Scene and an amazing after party with DJ Hulk. **** THIS IS A 18+ EVENT **** A portion of the proceeds will go to Music for the City, a program that brings artists face to face with orphans, kids from socio-economically challenged neighborhoods, and Austinites who are currently experiencing homelessness.To learn more please visit them at http://www.musicforthecity.org/ We are very proud of this album and feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to work with great professionals. We can\\\'t wait for you to hear the new album! Invite your friends and spread the word by sharing this event invite! See you there! Watch an inside look into the making of The Followthrough\\\'s debut full-length album \\\"The Letter Kills\\\" : http://youtu.be/8fd1C1Fr-BA Take a listen at our new single \\\"My Design\\\": http://soundcloud.com/thefollowthrough/my-design After being signed to Crimson Sky Records in 2011, The Followthrough has spent the last year creating their debut album: “The Letter Kills”. “The Letter Kills” was recorded at Blue Rock Studios, a beautiful 19th century-inspired garrison in the Texas hills near Austin, Tx. The Followthrough was also able to work with Mastering Engineer Jerry Tubb (Blue October, Willie Nelson).
May 12 Austin Mini Maker Faire
10:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Pine Street Station, E. 5th and Waller
info@austinmakerfaire.com
austinmakerfaire.com
A one-day, family-friendly event to MAKE, create, learn, invent, CRAFT, recycle, think, play, and be inspired. Technology, science, arts, craft, food, music, hands-on experiences, demos, and workshops. Fun for kids and adults.
May 12 Austin Riddle Ride-Bicycle Scavenger Hunt
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
1707 Barton Springs Rd. Austin, TX 78704
Maggie Zuniga
281-610-3524
/www.riddleride.net
Austin Riddle Ride is a cycling event that brings folks outdoors for some scavenger hunt fun on wheels! Get out and ride with friends, visit places you\\\'ve never seen, learn fun facts about your city and get a chance to win the grand prize! This event will help raise awareness for Stand Up For Kids, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping homeless youth. www.standupforkids.org
May 12 Bubbles and Brobes
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Malaga Tapas & Bar -440 West Willie Nelson Boulevard
Allison Schickle
512-645-5597
www.thebrobe.com
2nd Street District Presents... Bubbles & Brobes, a launch party for the Brobe benefiting the Austin Affiliate Susan G Komen for the Cure. We will have brunch, champagne, sangria and gifts. There will be raffle items from Petticoat Fair, RunTex,BoConcept, Langford Market,& DUO to name a few. News anchorTerri Gruca with KVUE will be the guest speaker and Komen Austin will be announcing the \\\"PINK MOM OF THE YEAR\\\" This event is open to anyone,not just mothers and daughters. We are looking forward to this exciting event that is not only bringing awareness about a new innovative product the Brobe, but also contributing to the Austin Affiliate to help men and women in our community. Buy Tickets Today!!
May 12 Ben Cina @ Dizzy Rooster
8:30 PM
306 East 6th Street Austin, TX 78701
(512) 236-1667
www.dizzyrooster.com/
Ben Cina will be rockin the house over at the Dizzy Rooster May 12th.
May 12 Aaron Navarro Band @ Chuggin Monkey
8:30 PM
219 East 6th Street Austin, TX 78701
(512) 476-5015
www.thechugginmonkey.com/
Aaron Navarro will be rockin the house over at the Chuggin Monkey May 12th.
May 12 Bomb Squad @ Thirsty Nickel
8:30 PM
325 East 6th Street Austin, TX 78701
(512) 473-8891
www.thirstynickel.com/
Bomb Squad will be rockin the house over at the Thirsty Nickel May 12th.
May 12 7 Years Today @ Blind Pig Pub
8:30 PM
317 E 6th St Austin, TX 78701
(512) 472-0809
www.theblindpigpub.com/
7 Years Today will be rockin the house over at the Blind Pig Pub May 12th.
May 12 Rob Fulton Band @ Lucy\\\'s Retired Surfer Bar
8:30 PM
506 West Avenue Austin, TX 78701
(512) 236-0083
www.lucysretiredsurfers.com/austin
Rob Fulton Band will be rockin the house over at the Lucy\\\'s Retired Surfer Bar May 12th.
May 14 Van Wagner @ Cedar Street Courtyard
8:00 PM
208 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
512-495-9669
www.cedarstreetaustin.com
Van Wagner @ Cedar Street Courtyard May 14th at 8pm!
May 14 Go Stereo @ Cedar Street Courtyard
9:15 PM
208 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
512-495-9669
www.cedarstreetaustin.com
Go Stereo @ Cedar Street Courtyard May 14th at 9:15pm!
May 14 The Bedlam Brothers @ Cedar Street Courtyard
10:30 PM
208 W 4th St Austin, TX 78701
(512) 495-9669
The Bedlam Brothers @ Cedar Street Courtyard May 14th at 10:30pm!
May 14 Makalani Jones @ Cedar Street Courtyard
11:45 PM
208 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
www.cedarstreetaustin.com
Makalani Jones @ Cedar Street Courtyard May 14th at 11:45pm!
May 14-Jul 9 Merlin Works Improvised Singing 101: Improvised Songs
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
2803 Manor Rd
classes@merlin-works.com
5126573005
merlin-works.com/singing-improv-classes/
Have fun making up your own songs with a live musical improviser every week. We will cover topics such as rhyming, song structure, song styles, song presentation, lyrics, duets, short form singing games, and communicating with the musical improviser. It’s like karaoke, but you make up your own words! This is one of our most popular classes and only gets offered once or twice a year. You don’t need to be a great singer to take this class, you just need to enjoy singing. (8 meetings. Class size limit = 14) Mondays 8pm – 10pm | May 14 – July 9, 2012 (No Class May 28th) | with Aden Kirschner Price: $250 (Enter Discount code earlybird for $25 off). Discount code expires at midnight April 30, 2012. If you’re new to Merlin Works, you get a New Student Discount! Coupon code: newstudent.
May 15 Meet Your Designers
5:30 - 7:30
The Blanton Museum of Art 200 East Martin Luther King Junior Blvd. Austin, TX 78701
Erika Gonzalez
512-472-9599
wallercreek.org
The Waller Creek Conservancy invites Austin to meet the final four designers of the “Design Waller Creek: A Competition.” The public will have a chance to meet the design teams and learn about their ideas and design approach as they enter the ultimate stage of the competition. In the final stage of the competition, the remaining teams will bring their design concepts to transform 1.5 miles of Waller Creek to fruition, which will be presented in September. The finalists will integrate design principles in their submissions, which include creating an innovative urban landscape; linking downtown and East Austin; encouraging redevelopment within the district; creating new parkland for public use and restoring existing parkland, which includes Waterloo and Palm parks; providing a variety of compatible uses that encourage recreational activity, and much more. For more information, please visit www.wallercreek.org.
May 15 BizAid Business Orientation
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
4029 South Capital Of Texas Hwy, Suite 112, Austin, TX 78704
Cassidy Villegan
512-974-7800
www.AustinSmallBiz.com
MUST REGISTER! BizAid Business Orientation provides a general overview to opening a small business or re-evaluating an existing business during its growth. This course provides information on where entrepreneurs can find assistance at the idea, start-up, and existing stages of their business. This orientation covers key questions to ask yourself when starting or expanding a business. In addition, this course furnishes you with the information necessary to answer those questions and to take the next step in the development of your business. There is no cost to attend and you can register at AustinSmallBiz.com or by calling 512-974-7800. Fee: Free
May 16 High-Impact Marketing: 10 Low-Cost Strategies for Big Sales Returns
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Entrepreneur Center of Austin, 4029 S Capital of TX Hwy Ste 110, Austin, TX 78704
Cassidy Villegan
512-974-7800
www.AustinSmallBiz.com
High-Impact Marketing: 10 Low-Cost Strategies for Big Sales Returns provides practical, step-by-step instruction in how to use low-budget marketing to get your message out to your customers on a regular basis, and watch sales revenue grow. Because your customers need to hear your message at least 7 times to influence their buying decisions, low-cost marketing helps to stretch your marketing dollars and repeat your core message often enough to make an impact. This class is taught by a University of Texas Adjunct Instructor and counts toward the 6 course requirement needed to earn your Small Business Success Skills Certification. Fee: $35 includes light dinner For Information: 512-974-7800 To Register: 512-974-7800
May 16 Graphic Novel Book Club
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Halcyon Coffeehouse, 218 W. 4th, Austin, TX 78701
Betsey Blanche
512-974-7400
www.library.austintexas.gov
Come join the Graphic Novels Book Club for our discussion of Return of the Dapper Men by Jim McCann! This book club, hosted by Austin Public Library, meets every third Wednesday at Halcyon to discuss Graphic Novels. You can find more information on our Facebook page!
May 16 Meet the Chamber
5:30 PM
6709 Burnet Lane, Austin, TX 78757
Angelica Fox
(512) 462-4314
bit.ly/gahcc51612
The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us at our Meet the Chamber event! This is an ideal opportunity to meet with the Chamber\\\'s Board of Directors, staff, ambassadors and with Hispanic Austin Leadership Alumni, as well as with other businesses, while enjoying light refreshments and excellent networking. Bring your business cards and brochures and enjoy this informal event where you can learn more about the GAHCC and our HAL program! This is a free event, however RSVP is required. RSVP @ http://bit.ly/gahcc51612. For more information, contact Angelica Fox at afox@gahcc.org.
May 16 AMOA- Arthouse, Viewpoints
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
AMOA- Downtown at the Jones Center, 700 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701
Eric Garcia
5124535312
www.amoa-arthouse.org
Kimberli Gant, AMOA-Arthouse Graduate Curatorial Intern, leads a talk on the 2012 Texas Prize exhibition.
May 16 Creative Spaces with Ann Markusen
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
301 W. 2nd Street
512-974-7700
tinyurl.com/7b94lhy
Join us for a talk about creative spaces! Ann Markusen, director of the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs\\\' Project on Regional and Industrial Economics (PRIE), will speak about the role of the artist in creating a dynamic city and give her observations on some of Austin’s artist-centered spaces. Presented by the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division\\\'s Next Level Program. Markusen\\\'s research focuses on occupational approaches to regional development and on artists, arts organizations, cultural industries, and cultural activity as regional economic and quality-of-life stimulants. The Arts Economy Initiative of PRIE is midstream in a ten-year project on artists, their livelihoods, the organizations that nurture and present their artwork, and contributions, along with arts organizations and cultural industries, to regional and local economies.
May 16 The Gardner-Betts Art Show and Silent Auction
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
98 San Jacinto Blvd.
Susan Hewlitt
512-320-4151
www.recaonline.com/events_frame.html
The Gardner-Betts Art Show and Silent Auction hosted by the Real Estate Council of Austin (RECA) features 51 pieces of original artwork by Travis County youth currently detained at the Gardner-Betts Juvenile Justice facility. The artwork is a product of the art and music classes developed for the Travis County Juvenile Justice Center’s Leadership Academy, where juvenile offenders are incarcerated in lieu of sentencing at a Texas Youth Commission facility. The art and music program is entirely funded by the Real Estate Council of Austin through sponsorships for this event and the sale of artwork produced through the program, which is administered by the Austin Lyric Opera.
May 16-Jul 11 Merlin Works Improv 101: The Spirit of Play
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
2803 Manor Rd
classes@merlin-works.com
5126573005
merlin-works.com/beginner-improv-classes/
Learn the fundamentals of improvisation. The class’s interactive exercises build listening and communication skills, heighten awareness and teach you how to be more playful, spontaneous and flexible. Play short form improv games in a fun and safe environment. (8 meetings. Class size limit = 16) Wednesdays 6pm – 8pm | May 16 – July 11, 2012 (No Class July 4th) | with Shana Merlin Price: $200 (Enter Discount code earlybird for $25 off). Discount code expires at midnight April 30, 2012. If you’re new to Merlin Works, you get a New Student Discount! Coupon code: newstudent. Buy one, get one half off! If you buy a class for yourself and a friend, you get a $100 discount! Coupon good only for Improv 101 class checkout carts that total over $400. Coupon code: bogo.
May 17 Christian Bale: The Inside Story of the Darkest Batman
7:00 PM
3rd floor, 603 North Lamar Blvd, Austin, Texas
www.bale-biography.com
Batfans and Baleheads rejoice! Christian Bale\'s first biography makes an advanced preview on the 3rd floor at Bookpeople. Come meet Austin author, Harrison Cheung, who was Bale\'s personal assistant and publicist for almost a decade.
May 17 The Forum -- Earl Maxwell
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
301 E. 8th Street
512 610-3563
stdave.org/site/adults/cat/the_forum/
Earl Maxwell, CEO of St. David’s Hospital Foundation, will discuss “Central Texas Healthcare.” Lunch cost $10 and is served at 11:45 a.m. Please register by May 15 at www.stdave.org on our calendar page. Free parking in the St. David\\\'s garage.d
May 17 SBA Session - Financial Literacy
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Rd. 3rd Floor
Cassidy Villegan
512-974-7800
http://www.AustinSmallBiz.com
MUST REGISTER! Building A Better Credit Portfolio: Searching for a way to raise your credit score? Want to qualify for lower interest rates? Sign up for this workshop and learn out-of-the-box strategies for improving your credit score. This session is provided by the Small Business Administration in collaboration with the City of Austin\\\'s Small Business Development Program. **FREE**
May 17 Conspirare, Big Sing 3
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
St. Martin\'s Lutheran Church, 606 W., 15th St.
Conspirare
512-476-5775 (info)
www.conspirare.org
It is the third Big Sing this season! Conspirare’s popular, FREE community outreach event where the audience is the choir continues with another edition of this increasingly beloved event. Craig Hella Johnson leads each gathering in song, and members of the Conspirare Symphonic Choir are the singing hosts. The May 17 event is the last Big Sing of the 11-12 season. Conspirare Symphonic Choir members sit among the audience to sing along and provide musical support and encouragement during the hour-long event. Song sheets are provided. Through a fun, no-pressure group singing program, audience members learn basic vocal technique and sing as one with hundreds of others. NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
May 18 QuickBooks - Intermediate
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
505 Barton Springs Rd, First Floor PC Lab
Cassidy Villegan
512-974-7800
http://www.AustinSmallBiz.com
This course is a more advanced look at how to use QuickBooks Pro to best meet your business\\\' accounting needs. This course covers these advanced topics: sales tax, payroll setup and processing, billable expenses, time tracking, budgets, estimates, sales orders and year end closing procedures using QuickBooks Pro accounting software. QuickBooks Pro is one of the most cost effective and best supported small business accounting software application on the market today. This class will teach you how to use the more complicated features that QuickBooks can perform. This class is taught by a University of Texas Adjunct Instructor and counts toward the 6 course requirement needed to earn your Small Business Success Skills Certification. Fee: $85 For Information: 512-974-7800 To Register: 512-974-7800
May 19 Fight for Air Climb
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Frost Bank Tower, 401 Congress Ave
Paige Lewandowski
512-467-6753 x233
austinclimb.org
On May 19th, the American Lung Association (ALA) of Austin will hold its signature annual fundraising event: the Fight for Air Climb. Austin’s athletic event of the year is unique and exclusive to the landmark Frost Bank Tower. With lung disease as the third leading cause of the death in America, climbers fundraise to help carry out the American Lung Association’s mission of saving lives by improving lung health, fighting for smoke-free kids and clean air. Individuals and teams of friends, families and coworkers compete together to climb or walk up 30 flights of 660 stairs. After the Climb, ‘keep it weird’ with live bands, food trucks, local celebrities, and a health fair featuring ALA partners in the wellness community. $25 registration fee and $100 fundraised required to climb. Street festivites are free and open to the public.
May 19 TVCR Leash on Life Pet Walk
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
1100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Cassie Ladd
512-610-2399
texasvetcancerregistry.com/leash-on-life-pet-walk/
Put your paws up and mark your calendars for the first Texas Veterinary Cancer Registry Leash on Life Pet Walk. This public event is open to dogs, cats and people of all ages with all proceeds to benefit the registry and further pet and human cancer research. Event attendees will walk their pets around the capitol grounds, enjoy entertainment from local radio DJs, keynote speakers and vendors. The nationally recognized TVCR aims to advance veterinary cancer research and to create connections between researchers, veterinarians and owners of pets with naturally-occurring disease that could provide the critical data to someday help eliminate cancer as we know it.
May 19 Art Bra Austin
7:00 PM
Austin Music Hall, 208 Nueces Street
Robin Leonard
512.544.0900
www.bcrc.org/home/art-bra-austin/
Join us for an event as funky, fierce, and feminine as the breast cancer survivors we serve. This distinctive runway show and auction will showcase an array of eclectic art bras, modeled by BCRC clients all of whom are breast cancer survivors. This fundraiser is a tribute to their fighting spirit.
May 19 House Party 2012
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
1214 W. 6th Street, Austin, TX 78703
Missy Strittmatter
512-628-5937
www.rmhc-austin.org/House-Party
Join Friends of the House for a fun and fabulous cocktail party benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities. Music will be provided by el john Selector while guests enjoy free food, an open bar and view silent auction items.
May 19-May 20 Austin Yoga Expo
11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
900 Barton Springs Road
Russell Burns
512-547-9000
http://www.austinyogaexpo.com
What is the Austin Yoga Expo? It is a gathering of Austin's finest yoga teachers, along with health and wellness providers, alternative medicine practitioners, together offering a breadth of yoga classes, workshops and lectures. Yoga Yoga classes are available for all levels of practice, wheather you have never been to a yoga class and are just curious, or you have been practicing for years. Yoga truly is for everyone, from children to seniors, recovery therapy to athletes, and those wanting to feel more alive and well to those wanting to slow down and relax. The benefits of yoga are many, and we invite you to come discover them for yourself. Once inside the expo, free classes run all day, and are included and open to everyone, plus independent workshops are offered, for those interested in a more focused setting, addressing specific topics of yoga for students wanting to learn the basics of yoga or to take their practice to the next level. Yoga Classes & Workshops including these topics and styles: • Yoga for Beginners • Hatha Yoga • Vinyasa Yoga • Therapeutic Yoga • Yoga for Wellness in the Workplace • Prenatal Yoga • Chakras • Anusara • Doshas • Vedic Astrology • Ayurveda • Tibetan Singing Bowls • Bhagavad Gita • Kundalini • Bhakti • Gong Yoga and more. Health and Wellness Services In between classes you can get a free health screening, enjoy a massage, visit with an ayurvedic cosmetic consultant, try acupuncture, talk with nutritionists, learn how to start yoga in the workplace, meditate on the veranda, or enjoy a presentation or demonstration from some of Austin's most highly trained master yoga teachers. So come to learn something new about yoga, meet new teachers, and enjoy a day among your friends in the Austin yoga community. Shopping We have merchants from all over the country, offering imports, theraputic products, jewellery, nutritional suppliments, yoga clothing and accessories, and much more.
May 19-May 20 West Austin Studio Tour
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
1501 West 5th Street
Kelly Tankersley
512-481-1111
www.arton5th.com
Come see art in the making! Gallery artists: Isabelle Dupuy, Starla Halfmann, Kat McCool, Jenny Meyer, Rebecca Patrick, Paul Stankiewicz and Steve Wilkinson will be creating art on site Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Plus, we have the work of over 40 contemporary local, regional and international artists on exhibit and, remember, ART on 5th is the permanent home of the Secret Art of Dr Seuss!
May 20 Hoops for Hope
12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
www.austinhoopsforhope.com
Dust off that old hula hoop and get in the groove because we need your help to break the Guinness World Record for the Largest Hula Hoop Workout! Join The Smile Never Fades, a breast cancer charity as we twirl, twist and roll our way into the history books. The family friendly event will feature live hooping performances, live music, food, face painters, jugglers and more. Registration is $25 but guests are invited to attend and observe the attempt for free. All proceeds raised at Hopes for Hope will go directly toward the care and comfort of breast cancer patients in Central Texas. Register or view the fun and easy routine at www.austinhoopsforhope.org.
May 20 Merrell\\\'s Oyster_The Race
8:00 AM
828 W. 6th Street, Austin TX 78703
info@tppevents.com
877-328-2783
oysterracingseries.com/Austin.php
Merrell\\\'s Oyster_The Race is the ORIGINAL urban adventure race. Combining athleticism & intelligence, this ball buster of a race will have you running, biking, performing strange tasks & solving mind wrenching mysteries all while utilizing technology. We challenge the predictable & always create unforgettable experiences. Get ready to play fearlessly. Oyster is the perfect challenge for mind & body. Our exceptional course architecture ranges from 10 - 30 miles and 2 - 6 hours of ridiculous fun. We provide an endurance level to suit all appetites, especially the thirsty. Full Course 3-6 Hours | 20-30 Miles - $75.00 per person Relay Course 3-6 Hours 20-30 Miles - $75.00 per person Half Course 2-4 Hours 10-15 Miles - $65.00 person Each adventure is celebrated with ice cold beer at the finish line. For a few hours of awesome… Follow our antics: @OysterRace Austin\\\'s Event will be benefiting Camp Kesem - www.campkesem.com REGISTER NOW: http://www.active.com/adventure/austin-tx/merrell-oysterthe-race-austin-2012 Saturday, May 19th 3:00pm – 6:00pm: Racer Check-in (all divisions) Location: Jack and Adams - 1210 Barton Springs Trail, Austin TX Sunday, May 20th Race Day! Transition Area: 828 W. 6th Street, Austin TX 78703 Oyster Racers will be able to park in the GSD&M garage at no cost day of the race just west of the TA on Henderson St. 6:30am - Transition Area opens. 8:00am - The Oyster Urban Adventure Race begins! (Full Course only) 10:00am - The Half Oyster begins! 1:30pm(ish) - After Party begins when a minimum of 75% of teams have completed the course. Enjoy post-race Chipotle burritos, beer, and the awards ceremony during the After Party. Take the time to relax, stretch and share a beer and your stories with other racers
May 20 A HYMN FESTIVAL FOR SPRING FEAST
6:00 PM
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 8134 Mesa Dr
stdave.org/site/music/cat/concerts/
The St. David’s Singers and Parish Choirs will serve in the massed chorus for a convocation-wide hymn festival. We invite the public to join us for this free, celebratory gathering of choral anthems and audience hymn-singing (with organ, brass, percussion, and choir) led by Thomas Pavlechko, Cantor/Composer-in-Residence of St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Austin.
May 20 VIVA STREETS!
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
East 6th St., from Brazos St. to Robert Martinez Jr. St.
www.vivastreetsaustin.org
A fun, new festival where a car-free street becomes your playground! Bike, run, walk, skateboard, roller-blade, stroll, roll, zumba, dance... and generally move and have fun with thousands of your Austin neighbors!
May 20 Last Crawfish Boil at Lustre Pearl
4:00 PM
Lustre Pearl, 97 Rainey Street, Austin, Texas 78701
Lustre Pearl
5124690400
www.lustrepearlaustin.com
Join us for the Last Crawfish Boil of the season at Lustre Pearl: Sunday, May 20th at 4pm, we will have the last crawfish boil of the season! There will also be a free show featuring the Lost Bayou Ramblers. We are closing the season with a BANG! Crawfish. Louisiana Sausage. Corn and Potatoes. Spicy Cajun Seasoning and Beer makes for a perfect Sunday.
May 22 BizAid Business Orientation
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
4029 South Capital Of Texas Hwy, Suite 112, Austin, TX 78704
Cassidy Villegan
512-974-7800
www.AustinSmallBiz.com
MUST REGISTER! BizAid Business Orientation provides a general overview to opening a small business or re-evaluating an existing business during its growth. This course provides information on where entrepreneurs can find assistance at the idea, start-up, and existing stages of their business. This orientation covers key questions to ask yourself when starting or expanding a business. In addition, this course furnishes you with the information necessary to answer those questions and to take the next step in the development of your business. There is no cost to attend and you can register online at AustinSmallBiz.com or by calling 512-974-7800. **FREE***
May 23 The Creative Fund
7:00 PM
AMOA - Laguna Gloria 3809 West 35th Street, Austin, TX 78703
communication@creativefundatx.org
thecreativefundatx.org/throughthelookingglass/
Follow us down the rabbit hole for an evening of enchantment & merriment. Join The Creative Fund at Laguna Gloria as we celebrate our first rental subsidy grants with eats, drinks, games and special performances as we peer through the looking glass for what’s to come. Tickets for The Creative Fund fundraiser Through the Looking Glass are free for members and $35 for non members. Tickets prices will increase at the door, so get your tickets now! Or become a member now so you can get in free. http://creativefundthroughthelookingglass.eventbrite.com/ Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Click here to download the sponsorship packet or contact thecreativefund@gmail.com. http://thecreativefundatx.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/SponsorshipPackageFinalFinal.pdf
May 23 Using Social Media to Promote Your Business
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Entrepreneur Center of Austin, 4029 S Capital of TX Hwy Ste 110, Austin, TX 78704
Cassidy Villegan
512-974-7800
http://www.AustinSmallBiz.com
Social media is more than Facebook and Twitter and is a great marketing tools when implemented well. Businesses throughout the world are using social media to increase their brand image and awareness, develop stronger customer relationships and improve ROI and sales. This workshop is designed to familiarize you with social media itself, the do\\\'s and don\\\'ts to be successful, and best practices to make social media a key part of marketing your business. This class is taught by a University of Texas Adjunct Instructor and counts toward the 6 course requirement needed to earn your Small Business Success Skills Certification. Fee: $45 includes light breakfast For Information: 512-974-7800 To Register: 512-974-7800
May 23 Avid Technology Returns to Demo Media Composer 6 & Other Avid Solutions
6:30 PM
channelAustin Studios, 1143 Northwestern Ave., 78702
Maddie Profilet
512-478-8600
channelaustin.org
Whether you’re editing movies, TV shows, YouTube content or other video, the right tools enable you to take on the unexpected, bridge workflows and help you deliver your best work faster and easier. Join Avid at the channelAustin studios in Austin for a special event to discover how Media Composer® 6 and other Avid® solutions can help raise your game to produce the work you really want. • $2,500 raffle for copy of Media Composer 6 at end of the night. • See why American Cinema Editors-certified (ACE) Media Composer is the professional’s choice for editing. • Discover how the open workflow enables you to work with what you have, want and need. • Learn to streamline how you work, saving you both time and money. • Expects on hand to answer your questions. • Avid software available at channelAustin to mediaArtists for one-on-one training.
May 24 The Continuums CD Release Party along with Tish & MizzBeHavin and Warplanes
9:00 PM
Antone\\\'s 213 W 5th St., Austin
(512) 320-8424
www.antones.net/event/116765/http://
The Continuums are not a band that formed by chance. In fact, the four-piece rock band from Austin, Texas has been preparing for this moment all of their lives. With the release of their debut EP “Crossing Caswell,” The Continuums plan on spreading their experimental and raw rock and roll to people of all ages.
May 24 BizOpen Orientation
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Rd. 13th Floor
Cassidy Villegan
512-974-7800
www.AustinSmallBiz.com
MUST REGISTER! The BizOpen Orientation provides a general overview of the potential steps in the City of Austin\\\'s development process. The objective is to help you identify which processes are relevant to your business location development, and how to navigate the steps in a timely and efficient manner. Material will cover the following: Development Assessment, Land Use and Zoning, Site Plan Review, Building Plans and Permits, and Inspections and Certificate of Occupancy. ***FREE***
May 24 Toast with Tidbits at The Style Masters
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Malverde located at 400-B West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701
www.tidbitstreats.com/markets/side-deal2.php?market=austin&affiliateID=0
Austin Tidbits invites you to clink glasses and score incredible deals for wardrobe and home during a one-night-only al fresco shopping soiree at Malverde. Top tier designers from around the country will showcase their talent and treat guests to a one-of-a-kind private shopping experience. {Tenneyson Absinthe Royale, Paula\\\'s Texas Orange cocktails & Victoria Beer.} Stroll the gallery-esque space to browse on-trend textiles, haute housewares, party frocks, ikat flats, locally-made jewelry and more. Highlights: - Amazing swag bags for the first 50 guests - Summery dry styles from Blo Blow Dry Bar - $5 advance tickets - includes drinks and cocktails - $10 cash entry at the door - Bring your girlfriends and make a night of it!
May 24 The Continuums CD Release Party along with Tish & MizzBeHavin and Warplanes
8:00 PM
213 West 5th Street Austin, TX 78701
(512) 320-8424
www.antones.net/
The Continuums CD Release Party along with Tish & MizzBeHavin and Warplanes @ Antone\'s Doors open at 8pm Advance tix $7, at the door $9
May 27 New Life Happens Project and Festival
5:00 PM
301 East 8th St.
610-3500
www.newlifehappens.org
Where is new life happening for you? As you think about this, we invite you to consider this larger wisdom: New life does not happen in a vacuum. Often “new life” comes to us after months or years in the making. St. David’s Episcopal Church invites you to notice where new life is happening and take a photo of it. We will post them on our new site, www.newlifehappens.org. Mail your photos (be sure to include your name and a caption) to pics@stdave.org. This project culminates with a May 27 Pentecost Festival that will take place at 5 p.m. on the St. David’s courtyard and playground. We’ll have liturgy, music, food, drinks, and kid activities. Join us in the free, fun festival for the whole community!
May 29 BizAid Business Orientation
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
4029 South Capital Of Texas Hwy, Suite 112, Austin, TX 78704
Cassidy Villegan
512-974-7800
www.AustinSmallBiz.com
MUST REGISTER! BizAid Business Orientation provides a general overview to opening a small business or re-evaluating an existing business during its growth. This course provides information on where entrepreneurs can find assistance at the idea, start-up, and existing stages of their business. This orientation covers key questions to ask yourself when starting or expanding a business. In addition, this course furnishes you with the information necessary to answer those questions and to take the next step in the development of your business. There is no cost to attend and you can register online at AustinSmallBiz.com or by calling 512-974-7800.
May 29-Jun 3 LES MISERABLES at Bass Concert Hall
Bass Concert Hall, 2300 Robert Dedman Drive Austin, Texas 78705
512.477.6060 or 800.731.SHOW (7469)
www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/shows/lesMiserables.html
Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schönberg’s legendary musical, LES MISÉRABLES, with glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. This new production has been acclaimed by critics, fans and new audiences and is breaking box office records wherever it goes. The New York Times calls this LES MISÉRABLES “an unquestionably spectacular production from start to finish.” The London Times hails the new show “a five star hit, astonishingly powerful.” The Star-Ledger says "a dynamically re-imagined hit. This 'LES MISÉRABLES’ has improved with age” and NY1-TV proclaims “this new production actually exceeds the original. The storytelling is clearer, the perspective grittier and the motivations more honest. Musical theatre fans can rejoice: ‘Les Miz’ is born again.” Based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel, LES MISÉRABLES is an epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit. The magnificent score of LES MISÉRABLES includes the classic songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Stars,” “Bring Him Home,” “Do You Hear the People Sing?,” “One Day More,” “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables,” “Master Of The House” and many more. “A five star hit, astonishingly powerful and as good as the original.” (The London Times) “An unquestionably spectacular production from start to finish.” (The New York Times)
May 30 MedRebels 2nd Annual Cell-ebration
6: PM - 10: PM
The Belmont, Austin
Shay McBurney
512-468-9780
www.medrebels.org
Come learn about Adult Stem Cell treatment options and innovations in Texas. Entertainment- Brad Dunn and Ellis County Band Food and Cocktails $25 donation
May 30 Get Moving...Start Improving!
10:00 AM
501 W. 3rd St.
Vicki Parsons
512.476-9051
www.facebook.com/events/160207437441441/
You Are Invited To Celebrate Lifelong Health & Fitness! On Wednesday, May 30 an estimated 100,00 older adults will participate in local fitness activities throughout the country as part of the 19th annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day. Ballet Austin will join the celebration by offering FREE dance & fitness classes to anyone age 55 and older. Sample dance and fitness classes will be offered all day. Take one or take them all! Get Moving...Start Improving! Make Healthy Aging a Priority.
May 31-Aug 23 Turbo Kick® Fitness Class
5:45 PM - 6:30 PM
501 West 3rd St
512 476-9051
www.balletaustin.org/community/classes.php
Are you looking for a way to increase the effectiveness and the fun factor of your workout? Turbo Kick® is a combination of intense kickboxing and dance moves choreographed to high energy and motivating music. It is the ultimate cardio and calorie blasting workout that is so much fun you will forget you are working out! Turbo kick targets your arms, legs, and abs and incorporates cardio. Turbo Kick® requires no previous kickboxing or dance experience. One fact is the same for everyone...the harder you work, the more calories and fat you will burn! Workout attire and athletic shoes are recommended. Taught by a certified Turbo Kick® instructor. Now offered several times a week! Mornings, after work, and Sundays.
Nov 17-Jun 21 The Young Ambassadors' Club
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
802 San Marcos St, Austin, TX 78702
Franke Smith, Programs Coordinator
512-472-8180
www.frenchlegationmuseum.org
The Young Ambassador's Club, our new children's storytime and activity club, will meet every first and third Thursday from 9:30AM-10:30AM in the Carriage House and in pretty weather on the Grounds. Parents and guardians are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks, and all we ask of the children is that they bring their imaginations and excitement. This is a donation based program that is free and open to the public. If you would like to support the Young Ambassador's Club, donations can be made at the FLM Offices at 802 San Marcos Street, Austin, TX 78702.
Sep 30-May 13 Ballet Austin's Kids Series
501 W. 3rd Street Austin, TX 78701
512.476.2163
www.balletaustin.org/atb/kidsseries.php
Kids Series Select:
Experience three ballets this season for as little as $21 a month (three-month payment plan.) The perfect three-show series for children ages 3-9 includes Peter and the Wolf or Hansel and Gretel plus your choice of two of our upcoming productions at The Long Center starting at $64.
Kids Series:
A magical three-show series for children ages 3-9 includes Peter and the Wolf, Hansel and Gretel and The 49th Annual Production of The Nutcracker at The Long Center starting at $53.
All Kids Series season ticket holders automatically become
Kids Corps members! FREE benefits include...
* Learn to Dance A 10% discount on Ballet Austin Academy school year tuition for younger children. Must purchase Series by Oct. 8.
* Family Dance Workshops Together, parents and children discover the joy of dance. Workshops feature excerpts from the upcoming ballet and opportunities to choreograph with the dancers. Up to three free per year.
* Footlights for Kids Catch behind-the-scenes action one hour prior to each performance. Ask questions and learn more about the performance.
* Kids Corps Chronicle Enjoy Ballet Austin's special e-newsletters with video excerpts and more.
* Ballet Austin's Studio Spotlight See the dancers rehearsing live in the studio the week before the show opens.